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☝🏾Index finger pointing up with medium-dark skin tone EmojiUnicode: 261D 1F3FE
A raised index finger with medium-dark skin tone. Used to point out facts, grab attention, or emphasize a point.
Released in Emoji 1.0 (2015) with skin tone modifiers
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Meaning and Interpretation
☝🏾 So this one is basically your 'hold up, listen to this' emoji. It's like when you gotta drop some knowledge on someone or point out something important. The medium-dark skin tone makes it more personal and representative. Use it when you're about to spit facts, need to emphasize a point in an argument, or just wanna be like 'hey, over here!' It's super versatile - can be serious when you're making a point, or playful when you're messing with friends.
Symbolism
- Knowledge and truth
- Attention and focus
- Assertion and confidence
Common Usage Scenarios
- When someone says something wrong and you gotta correct them with facts
- Highlighting important info in a message or text
- Getting someone's attention before you say something crucial
Usage Examples in Conversation
Yo, actually the meeting is tomorrow not today ☝🏾 check the email again
BTW, pizza is technically a vegetable in schools ☝🏾 mind blown right?
Wait, did you know penguins have knees? ☝🏾 Crazy but true
Hey, don't forget to bring the charger ☝🏾 you always forget it
The party starts at 8, not 7 ☝🏾 read the invite properly
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it when you wanna emphasize something important without being too aggressive
- Great for dropping fun facts or correcting misinformation lightly
- Perfect for 'actually...' moments when you wanna be a know-it-all but in a friendly way
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